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Predators shore up goaltending with Devan Dubynk acquisition from Oilers

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devan Dubynk has been traded to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Matthew Hendricks.

Dubynk has had a rough season this year only posting a sub .900 save percentage and having a 3.26 GAA in 32 games played.

What this move means for Nashville is that their starting net minder Pekka Rinne is more than likely out for the season with a hip injury and Dubynk is meant to be a stop gate in the interim. It also can serve as an apology from Poile to Coach Barry Trotz. Trotz earlier this year questioned the play of Carter Hutton going as far to say Thats not good enough for this league. He wasnt strong at all, in regard to Huttons play after a loss.

For the Edmonton Oilers, its puzzling that GM Craig MacTavish would trade away a young goalie for a fourth line forward with only 4 points so far this season in 44 points and signed for four years. It doesn't really solve their problem--which is the blue line.

Oilers Radio Analyst Bob Stauffer hinted that there was more to come via his Twitter feed.

Heres some of the reactions from former teammate Shawn Horcoff, now with the Dallas Stars.